Our reporters mined a trove of data that revealed detailed demographic information about private schools. That helped us find illuminating stories about how those schools divide communities.

The final tally was 1,435 to 113.

New Hampshire’s Supreme Court has long been clear: The state is constitutionally required to provide an “adequate” education to its resident students.

When the new legislative session kicks off next month, it’s a sure bet that New Hampshire lawmakers will spend a good chunk of time debating school vouchers.

ProPublica identified 20 schools in the state that likely opened as segregation academies and have received almost $10 million over the past six years from the state’s tax credit donation program.

Hundreds of students typically join the voucher-like program after the beginning of each school year, so if that pattern continues, enrollment could grow by another 10 percent.

Local school leaders say that because they have no discretion over special education costs, they’ll have to consider asking taxpayers to cover that loss of state aid or discuss cutting teaching positi...

Local school leaders say that because they have no discretion over special education costs, they’ll have to consider asking taxpayers to cover that loss of state aid or discuss cutting teaching positi...